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Making a Will - your complete guide

Our guide shares important advice such as:

  • The importance of making a Will, including essential tips and advice on how to write a Will and important details that should be included.
  • Steps you need to take to ensure a Will is legally valid in the UK and new government guidelines around signing and witnessing Wills.
  • How to value and distribute your estate, naming executors and guardians, safekeeping your Will, and why you should consider leaving a gift to a charity.
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs), common mistakes to avoid and a full A-Z glossary that explains common Will-writing terms and legal jargons.

Did you know that:

  • Only 6% of people leave a gift to charity in their Will, but if this increased to 10% then it could generate another £1 billion for good causes each year.
  • More people than ever before are aware of the option of gifts in Wills, with 17% of the UK claiming to have already left a legacy. 
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